About Us

e.p.i.c. is a not-for-profit, non-denominational, inclusive school in the heart of North Toronto. Since 1999, we’ve earned a reputation for our superb experience-based, academically and creatively rich programmes that facilitate all aspects of development: emotional and social, physical, intellectual and creative.

Our goal is for our children to develop the self-confidence and independence needed to fulfill their potential. A foundation for a lifetime of joyful learning is built through the development of skills, interests, and a sense of self in the classroom, using a comfortably structured program that emphasizes creative and hands-on experiences that foster respect and build confidence.

At e.p.i.c., learning is serious fun. Our powerful recipe for success includes small, intimate classrooms and a developmentally appropriate curriculum that blends a solid academic foundation with: a rich arts-based programme, integrated learning with STEAM (experiences in science, technology, engineering and math), gym, French, music and movement classes, an outdoor classroom, tinker-lab classes, special family events, a fabulous parent community… just for starters!

Testimonial

“Congratulations on an exceptional year! We can’t thank you enough for your commitment and dedication. Your enthusiasm and excitement makes e.p.i.c. such and amazing, warm, happy environment for our children to learn and grow. Thank you for a fabulous year!”

Jennifer & Lee

Case Study

e.p.i.c. Students Help to Restore the Atlantic Salmon to Lake Ontario

Real-life learning took on a new meaning at e.p.i.c. school when students and teachers set up an Atlantic Salmon hatchery…in the classroom!

Having learned about the importance of restoring wild Atlantic salmon to Lake Ontario, the students used an array of language, literacy skills, math and inquiry skills to care for salmon eggs. From filling the tank (how many liters of water does it hold?) to daily meetings to record observations such as water temperature (is it still 4°C?) and even recording the process in art projects and journal entries, the children became intimately familiar with the life cycle of the salmon. “When children learn about living creatures by caring for them, and learn about the salmon environment by creating and maintaining it, children achieve a deeper level of involvement.” said e.p.i.c. Principal Carolyne Cybulski, “this project sparked their interest and imaginations in the way that only a hands-on project can.”

Finally, the big day arrived. After a bus ride to Greenwood Conversation Area, the students learned how to release the over 90 salmon fry into their natural habitat. The children cheered as the fry, one by one, swam into the stream and off to a new life. “The best part was letting them go,” observed one young student, “Now they’ll be able to grow into big fish in their new home.”